Beyonce "sings" the "Star-Spangled Banner" Monday at the inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., as President Barack Obama and other dignitaries look on.Associated Press

What's hot today online? Beyonce is still taking heat for lip-syncing the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration, and comedian Steve Harvey got a surprise that caused him to break down on live TV.

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Holy Milli Vanilli, my fellow Americans! It would appear that our beloved Beyonce lip-synced the national anthem Monday at President Barack Obama's inauguration! What's even more heinous, at least judging from the reaction in the press and on Twitter, Facebook and other social media, is that she dragged the Marine Corps Band into her fakery. As she mouthed the words, the band just pretended to play its instruments, as a pre-recorded track played in the background.

We're not really sure why anyone is surprised or shocked that a pop star would lip-sync on live TV, given that it is standard procedure on many television shows, particularly big, live events like the Super Bowl. Jennifer Hudson took some heat for lip-syncing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in 2009. And it appears that back-up tapes are SOP inaugurations, too, in case of technical problems or too-chilly temperatures. So, what's the big deal?

Fellow performers Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor did manage to sing live from the same stage, which sort of makes our dream girl look bad. But it ain't like she's the first beautiful liar to mouth the words to Francis Scott Key's octave-leaping epic.

YAHOOGlenville High School grad and one-time Kent State University student Steve Harvey got a big surprise on "Steve Harvey," his syndicated TV talk show, this week. So big, in fact, that it prompted the "Kings of Comedy" legend to break down on live TV. Harvey, who turned 56 on Jan. 17, took a congratulatory call from an old friend during a taping of of a special birthday episode. What happened next brought both Harvey and the audience to tears.

cleveland.comWho was that masked man? Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, wearing mask to protect his broken jaw, put up 40 points on Boston last night, 19 in the first quarter and 15 in the fourth, to lead the Cavs to a 95-90 win over the Celctics at The Q.

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